Specialty Nurse

Full‑time + benefits. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our foot and ankle clinic team. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about patient-centered care and interested in building or expanding their experience in orthopedic and podiatric health.

• Area of Interest:
  Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department:
  Foot & Ankle Sunnybrook
• Shift: Mon-Fri 8‑5
• Job

In this role, you will support providers in assessing and triaging patient needs, assist with treatment plans, and coordinate care for patients with a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. You will also provide patient and family education, helping individuals better understand their diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery plans. You’ll work closely with physicians and clinical staff in a collaborative, fast‑paced outpatient setting focused on restoring mobility, improving function, and enhancing quality of life for our patients.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities.

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability and more.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

• Evaluate incoming patient phone calls and messages to determine urgency of symptoms and appropriate next steps for foot and ankle conditions.
• Provide telephone triage and guide patients to the appropriate level of care or follow‑up, including urgent orthopedic concerns.
• Assist in coordinating urgent and routine care for patients with acute and chronic foot and ankle injuries or conditions (e.g., fractures, sprains, post‑operative concerns, infections).
• Communicate effectively with foot and ankle surgeons, providers, and clinical team members to ensure timely, coordinated patient care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, post‑operative care, and rehabilitation strategies to support optimal recovery.
• Provide ongoing patient support and resources tailored to individual recovery needs and mobility goals.
• Accurately document all patient interactions, assessments, and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Track patient outcomes and coordinate follow‑up appointments to ensure continuity of care and optimal healing progress.

• Licensure:
  Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa.
• Experience:
  
  All levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior experience in foot and ankle or specialty care is a plus, but not required.
• Education:
  
  Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Note:
  
  For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or float to other locations to support optimized staffing.